Business unit: Ogilvy PR
Team: Consumer PR, Social & Influence
Location: Sydney
Employment type: Permanent
Be part of the largest and only truly integrated communications agency in Australia.
Play your part in a brilliant company culture built on teamwork, creativity, and fun.
At Ogilvy PR, we work with some of the biggest brands in the world to deliver earned-led creativity that drives real brand and business impact.
Whether it be creative development, brand strategy, public relations, influencer engagement, events and activations, social and digital strategies, we have it all, and we’re looking for curious, brave, and enthusiastic minds who share our philosophy and want to bring something unique to the table.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and creative consultant at the Senior Account Director level to join our team to play a lead role in the KFC team. If you have experience and a passion for developing disruptive, earned-first ideas that shape culture and a proven track record in client and team leadership, we want to hear from you! We’d love someone with experience in the QSR category (as a consultant, or at the very least as a consumer).
As a senior leader in the KFC team, you will be at the forefront of shaping impactful creative ideas and providing high-level counsel to our clients. You will be an expert project manager and thrive on nurturing and developing multi-disciplinary teams, combining a mastery of the fundamentals with a passion for insight-driven consultancy.
You will be the inspiring leader who guides our talented team in crafting strategies that encompass publicity, media relations, social media and influencer engagement, content creation, and immersive brand experiences. Your ability to collaborate, lead, and guide teams, partners and stakeholders will be key to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
If you're ready to create an impact for some of the most exciting brands in the industry, we’d love to meet with you!
What you'll do:
- Play a key role in building and crafting campaigns that work across all channels, steering brand strategy and providing high-level client counsel.
- Operate as a subject matter expert, applying consulting expertise and industry knowledge across the technology landscape.
- Understand what it takes to deliver the vision, performance, and growth requirements of the business.
- Develop and deliver internal programs to strengthen company culture and team performance.
What you'll bring:
- You have an interesting story to tell and want to contribute to our business using your extensive experience across the communications landscape
- You know what it takes to tell stories that matter, then create great content and build effective campaigns around them
- You have a strong understanding of the Australian media landscape and a passion for ideas that activate media in non-traditional ways
- You’re a great collaborator with creative teams, social strategists and creators, influencer marketing experts and of course, clients
- You bring passion to your work and love to make things happen
- You have an enquiring mindset and uncover all sides of the story
- You bring empathy and humility to all situations because you are a people person
- You create value and always keep your eyes on the prize
- You communicate clearly and transparently with your team
Why Ogilvy?
- Go global with Ogilvy: As part of a leading global network, you'll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe.
- Family & caregiver support: We offer a gender-neutral parental leave policy, providing 16 weeks of paid leave to support all parents and caregivers throughout their journey. We're committed to helping you balance your career and family life.
- Unlock the power of AI: Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation.
- Work in style at Barangaroo: Enjoy our brand new, state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo.
- Belong at Ogilvy: We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Invest in your growth: We're invested in your success. You'll receive a tailored personal development plan to help you achieve your goals, along with dedicated support from your manager to guide your career journey. We leverage Culture Amp to facilitate meaningful career conversations and track your progress.
- Recharge & rejuvenate: Enjoy a range of additional leave benefits, including your birthday off, Summer Fridays, and loyalty leave (an extra day for each year you're with us).
- Wellness your way: Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
- Confidential support: We provide confidential counselling support through Telus EAP to help you navigate any personal or professional challenges.
- Recognising excellence: We celebrate your achievements and loyalty through our employee reward programs.
- Referral bonus: Bring your talented friends to Ogilvy and receive a bonus!
- Unlock exclusive savings: Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE.
At Ogilvy, we believe inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.
We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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